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UK Rap Duo's Visas Revoked After 'Death To The IDF,' Pro-Palestine Chants UK Rap Duo's Visas Revoked After 'Death To The IDF,' Pro-Palestine Chants
UK Rap Duo's Visas Revoked After 'Death To The IDF,' Pro-Palestine Chants An English rap duo has been banned from performing in the US after leading pro-Palestinian chants at the popular Glastonbury Festival. The visas for Bob Vylan have been revoked, the State Department said on Monday, June 30. The revocations were announced in a social media post by Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau. The group's lead singer, whose real name is Pascal Robinson-Foster, led chants like "free, free Palestine" and "death, death to the IDF [Israeli Defense Forces]" during the performance on Saturday, June 28. "The @StateDept has revoked the US visas for th…
Latest Update: Suspect ID'd, 8 Burned In Shocking Flamethrower Attack At Colorado Event Latest Update: Suspect ID'd, 8 Burned In Shocking Flamethrower Attack At Colorado Event
Latest Update: Suspect ID'd, 8 Burned In Shocking Flamethrower Attack At Colorado Event A suspect has been identified after what the FBI described as a "targeted terror attack" in which victims were allegedly set on fire at a demonstration outside a Colorado courthouse. The incident occurred in Boulder at the outdoor Pearl Street Mall on Sunday afternoon, June 1. Eight injuries, ranging from minor to serious have been reported, Boulder Police said. Two victims were airlifted to a burn unit with serious injuries. Officers rushed to the scene at 1325 Pearl St. and arrested the suspect at 1:32 p.m. local time. The suspect has been identified as Mohamed Sabry Soli…
NJ Man Made Nazi Salute, Attempted To Rip Down Pride Flag At Donut Shop: Police NJ Man Made Nazi Salute, Attempted To Rip Down Pride Flag At Donut Shop: Police
NJ Man Made Nazi Salute, Attempted To Rip Down Pride Flag At Donut Shop: Police A 61-year-old Holmdel man was arrested and charged on Saturday, March 29, after he attempted to rip down a pride flag from Main Street Donuts, later returning to make a Nazi salute, authorities said. At 11:45 a.m., officers responded to the donut shop at 141 Main St. and learned a man, later identified as Maciej Wojciak, with a t-shirt tied around his head as a mask, attempted to remove a Pride flag from in front of the business, damaging the metal bracket, Matawan police said. The owner got into a struggle with Wojciak, who fled the scene prior to officers arrival, police said. Wojciak lat…
NJ Among 10 Best States For Supporting Immigrants, New Study Says: Here's Why NJ Among 10 Best States For Supporting Immigrants, New Study Says: Here's Why
NJ Among 10 Best States For Supporting Immigrants, New Study Says: Here's Why A new study says some mid-Atlantic states are among the nation's leaders for having the best conditions for immigrants. Virginia ranked No. 1 as the most welcoming state for immigrants, while Arizona was named the worst, according to the study from SmileHub. The report evaluated states on 17 key factors, including the share of immigrants, job opportunities, and legal protections. The study was released as concerns rise over the Trump administration's crackdown on undocumented migrants, which is also increasing fears among immigrants legally in the US. "Over 51 million immigrants live …
Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says
Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says The US population is rapidly diversifying, with cities in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic at the forefront, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 ranking of the nation's Most Diverse Cities on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Three Maryland communities topped the list of 501 locations, which were evaluated based on socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, and religious diversity. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10.2 percent of Americans identified as multiracial in 2020, a sharp increase from just 2.9 percent in 2010. "The most diverse cities demonstrate diversity in many …
Man Sentenced For 'Hate-Filled' Rampage That Injured Five Orthodox Jews In South Jersey: Feds Man Sentenced For 'Hate-Filled' Rampage That Injured Five Orthodox Jews In South Jersey: Feds
Man Sentenced For 'Hate-Filled' Rampage That Injured Five Orthodox Jews In South Jersey: Feds A Manchester Township man will spend decades in prison after a series of antisemitic attacks in Ocean County that injured five Orthodox Jewish men, authorities said. Dion Marsh, 29, was sentenced on Tuesday, July 23 to 40 years in prison, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said in a news release. He previously pleaded guilty to five counts of violating the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act and one count of carjacking on Thursday, Feb. 1. Marsh admitted to injuring five victims because they're Jewish, attempting to kill four …